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Dr. Özlem DEFTERLİ is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Çankaya University, Turkey. Her academic career spans over 23 years, with continuous full-time appointments since 2002. She holds a Doctorate in Mathematics (2011) from Middle East Technical University and postdoctoral research experience at Michigan State University and Saginaw Valley State University in the US.
Research Focus: Dr. DEFTERLİ specializes in fractional calculus, optimal control theory, mathematical modeling in biological systems, and computational methods. Her work bridges applied mathematics with real-world applications in fields like epidemiology (dengue fever, tumor dynamics), fluid mechanics, and gene-environment networks. Key methods include fractional differential equations, numerical schemes for nonlinear systems, and fuzzy regression models.
Recent Contributions: Her 2025 paper explores fractional variational principles in nonlinear oscillators, while 2024 work analyzes pendulum dynamics with time-varying mass. Notable projects include COST Action research on fractional systems and collaborations in transnational disease control via nano-technology.
Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the Wen Chen Award (2020) for fractional calculus contributions, TÜBİTAK scholarship (2021), and 20th Anniversary Service Award (2022). She has advised 3 graduate students and holds editorial roles in 24 journals including Chaos, Solitons & Fractals and Fractal and Fractional.
Professional Roles: Currently serves on the Faculty Board and Management Committee at Çankaya University. Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses in scientific computation, mathematical modeling, and calculus for business/economics.
